Sourcing Category Manager (CRL)

Worldwide Architectural Supplier Seeks Sourcing Category Manager!

We are on the lookout for individuals who don’t view their weekdays spent at ‘a job’ but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER. If you’re attracted to a work-hard, play-hard environment and are seeking to build a lucrative career, then welcome to CRL!

Who are we:

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) is the leading supplier to the glazing, architectural, railing, construction, industrial, and automotive industries. Offering more than 60,000 products, we serve the industry from locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.

We are part of the Oldcastle Building Envelope and operate our business to the highest standards of quality and customer service. The companies and institutions that depend on us impact the growing fields of glass fabrication, construction, architecture, and automotive restyling. Their positions as leaders in their industries mean they demand the highest standards from their suppliers.

About the Position:

The Sourcing Category Manager in this role will drive the procurement objectives surrounding metal extrusions, hardware, and MRO at CRL, including finished goods, and raw materials, and make/buy decisions.

In addition, responsible for identifying, selecting, cultivating, and maintaining strategic sources for key product lines as defined by the overall Supply Chain vision. This role will manage the key vendor relationships and ensure ordered products are purchased at optimum cost and received within the stated timeframe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of cross-functional category strategies to drive excellence across cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. Maintain and improve strategies over time to stay on top of the market
• Build the Category project pipeline, monitor progress, and report on the status, challenges, and impact of activities
• Understand industry trends and anticipate risks & opportunities. Communicate with internal customers in a timely and transparent manner
• Develop plans to meet or exceed critical KPIs within the category, including internal objectives and supplier performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support initiatives of importance to OBE and our customers (e.g. regulations, make/buy decisions, sustainability.)
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Support CRL’s Innovation projects and new product introduction plans, including the assimilation of ideas from the supply base.
• Contribute to continuous improvement at CRL, inside and outside of the Supply Chain activity.
• Work closely with current CRL vendors to ensure on-time deliveries, consistent quality, an uninterrupted supply chain, and best pricing.
• Proactively review the marketplace to identify potential sources to ensure continuity of supply and/or set up alternate sources of supply aligned with the Supply Chain strategic plan.
• Handle supplier relationships to monitor shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, or prices and report such changes to the internal stakeholders promptly.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any/all procurement-related challenges.
• Understand & communicate market dynamics & price movements
• Analyze spending for vendors and service providers to define portfolio strategy
• Lead quality improvement program for vendors and service providers
• Analyze inventory and payment terms' financial impact on CRL
• Deliver price-saving projects as defined by the procurement manager
• Lead supplier development program as assigned by the procurement manager
• Keeping parts and vendors' master data up to date

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 4 years of Purchasing experience with 2 in a manufacturing environment with Data Analytics experience.
• Experience with category management and procurement execution
• CPIM/ISM/CIPS or equivalent is preferred
• Experience with SAP is preferred

Attributes

• Accomplished negotiator skilled in conflict resolution and creative outcomes
• Proven record of collaborating across functions
• Strong analytical skills, black belt / green belt a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to identify & capture opportunities through data analysis
• Forward-thinking individual with a history of initiating and/or implementing transformative projects
• Collaborative and cross-functional approach to achieving objectives
• Positive approach to building and gaining value from supplier relationships
• Record of success managing KPIs and long-term objectives
• Accomplished negotiator skilled in conflict resolution and creative outcomes
• Proven record of collaborating across functions
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Manages complex supply chain and cross-functional projects.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $135,000